2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1159 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Express |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3940 mm |
